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Install your I-VMS device now, urges MMO. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has confirmed that more than 80% of under-12m inshore vessels participated in the I-VMS roll-out programme last year, resulting […]
MMO announces the results of I-VMS device testing. Fishers will continue to be supported by MMO following the outcome of the independent testing on Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems (I-VMS) devices […]
MMO resumes I-VMS roll-out with CLS UK Ltd. MMO has confirmed it will resume the I-VMS programme, working with CLS UK Ltd, to complete the roll-out of devices for English […]
I-VMS urgent update. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that Succorfish is no longer transmitting I-VMS data to the UK VMS Hub. This is preventing MMO from receiving positional data […]
I-VMS licence condition in effect. Marine Management Organisation (MMO) confirms I-VMS licence condition is in effect. On 12 May 2025, a new licence condition came into force requiring English licensed […]
MMO confirms I-VMS legislation schedule for 2025 Marine Management Organisation (MMO) introduces licence condition for I-VMS ahead of new legislation. In a variation notice issued this week, MMO outlined a […]
I-VMS legislation due to come into force this year New legislation requiring all under-12 metre vessels fishing in English waters to have an operational inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) device, […]
I-VMS roll-out enters final phase. As the roll-out schedule for ordering inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices enters its third and final phase, fishers with 6-12m vessels are reminded to […]
Act now – Just nine weeks left to claim I-VMS grant. Fishers with under-12m vessels are being urged to ACT NOW to ensure they don’t lose out on grant funding […]
Following last week’s announcement of the restart of the roll-out of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices, MMO has released further details on the schedule and plan for English port […]
MMO has confirmed the roll-out of inshore vessel monitoring system (I-VMS) devices has been restarted. Following independent testing, two devices – Fulcrum NEMO and Succorfish SC2 – remain type approved. […]
MMO will continue to support fishers in the roll-out of I-VMS. MMO says it is aware of statements and communications circulating across social media and in industry press regarding the […]
More than a quarter of the English inshore fleet has already installed their onboard devices, and almost £250,000 in grant payments has been paid to fishers as the Inshore Vessel […]
I-VMS grants system now open. The UK’s Marine Management Organisation has announced that the online system which makes it quick and easy to apply for a grant of up to […]
English Fishers Offered I-VMS from Maritime Systems Maritime Systems announces the release of their I-VMS for English fishing boats below 12 metres The roll-out of installations of I-VMS (Inshore Vessel […]
The English inshore commercial fishing boat fleet are facing new concerns over regulation and improper use of public funds after the type approval of compulsory equipment was removed, requiring some […]
Succorfish sails off with dozens of new contracts for inshore vessel monitoring system. A North East technology business has sailed off with dozens of contracts around the UK in the […]
Updated VMS guidance to support fishers with under-12m vessels. Updated guidance to support fishers with under-12m vessels to get ready for the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems, has been […]
Succorfish lands a big catch with official accreditation for inshore vessel monitoring system. A North East technology business is looking to haul in a big catch of new clients after […]
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